Toward jazz / Andre Hodeir ; translated by Noel Burch.
| Author/creator | Hodeir, André |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Da Capo Press, 1976, ©1962. |
| Description | 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Jazzistiques. English |
| Series | The Roots of jazz Roots of jazz. ^A256056 |
| Contents | Foreword -- Part one: On jazzmen. The bird is gone ; Why do they age so badly? ; Why did Ellington "remake" his masterpiece? -- Part two: On criticism. Letter on evolutionism and the role of criticism ; "Where the last come first..." ; Letter on the blues, improvisation, and the essence ; A formidable Wagner -- Part three: On group relations. Environment ; Freedom and its limitations in improvisation and composition ; Toward jazz -- Part four: On works. The Count Basie riddle ; Basie's way ; Benny Carter as I see him ; The "genius" of Art Tatum ; Bags' microgroove ; A rebirth of the Ellington spirit ; Monk or the misunderstanding -- Part five: Listening notes. Commentaries on five improvisations -- Part six: Prospectives of jazz. Popularity or recognition? -- Appendix: Self-critical notes and other particulars. |
| General note | Translation of: Jazzistiques. |
| General note | Reprint of the edition published by Grove, New York. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 76007568 |
| ISBN | 0306708108 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3508.H6313 T6 1976 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |